Social Work Services / Mental Health Resources

Crisis hotlines and assistance

https://connectsafely.org/resources-for-youth-in-crisis/

Crisis Text Line 741741

https://www.teenline.org/youth

SMS: teen to 839863

800-852-8336

https://www.safe2helpil.com/

844-4-SAFEIL

SMS: 72332

HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com

https://www.211.org/

dial 211 for ANY type of assistance (mental health, diapers, food, etc)

https://www.nami.org/help

https://www.caresolace.org/

Free referral agency that will connect you to mental health providers

Grief Resources

Fox Valley Hands of Hope → Offers support groups and programs (NO COST AT ALL)

https://www.fvhh.net/

200 Whitfield Drive Geneva, IL 60134

Christ Community Church, South Elgin → Grief Group on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

https://ccclife.org/class/st-charles-care-night/

820 Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177

Trinity Vineyard, St. Charles → Grief Group on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

https://trinityvcf.org/growth-groups/

12 S 7th Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174

Brighter Side Counseling, Elgin → Individual grief therapy

https://brightersidellc.com/

85 Market St, Elgin, IL 60123

Village Counseling Center, South Elgin → Individual grief therapy

https://www.vccnewhope.com/

460 Briargate Dr STE 700, South Elgin, IL 60177

Here is a long list of grief groups that are available. It can be searched by zip code

https://www.griefshare.org/s?center=%2841.994194%2C-88.2923%29&date_range=&day=&distance=&location_type=&query=South%20Elgin%2C%20Illinois%2060177%2C%20United%20States&sort_by=&type=

Parent Support Groups

Thrive Parenting Project - Saint Charles, IL

https://thriveparentingproject.com/

U-46 Parents as Teachers

https://www.u-46.org/Page/1057

Family Services Association -- Walk-In Mental Health Assistance

Experiencing a crisis? Need resources? We are here for you! As part of our 590 Program we have walk in hours available to those in the community. Any age, any insurance!

Estas experimentando una crisis? Necesitas recursos? Estamos aqui para usted! Como parte de nuestro programa 590. Horas sin cita previa disponibles para aquellos en la comunidad. Cualquier edad, cualquier seguro!

1752 Capital St., Elgin, IL 60124

Monday: 9am-1pm Wednesday: 2pm-6pm; Friday: 9am-1pm

Gail Borden Library (270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120)

2nd and 4th Saturday: 11am-3pm

Carpentersville FD- Station 93 (5000 Sleepy Hollow Road, Carpentersville, IL 60110)

Tuesday & Thursday: 2pm-5pm

Community Crisis Center, Elgin

https://www.crisiscenter.org/economic.html

Diapers, food, personal care items, counseling; emergency shelter; domestic violence assistance

Crisis Hotline: 847-697-2380
En Español: 847-697-9740

Food Resources

Salvation Army

Saturday Fresh Produce Pantry
Fresh Produce Pantry items are pre-boxed and not client choice. We are open on Saturdays from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

Home Goods Pantry
We provide home goods items on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Assistance Programs
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Corps Community Center at 847-741-2304, find a location near you, or learn more online.

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/elgin/cure-hunger/

Hanover Township Food Pantry - Open to qualifying residents for walk-in, curbside pick-up, or home delivery. Residents can use the Food Pantry once a week.

Hanover Township
Food Pantry/Community Center
7431 Astor Avenue
Hanover Park, IL 60133

Food Pantry Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00AM – 11:30AM

Sunday: Closed

*Hours subject to change

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